
Warm Audio WA273 Dual-Channel British Microphone Preamp
Warm Audio WA273 British Microphone Preamp: Classic Sound, Modern Build The Warm Audio WA273 British Microphone Preamp delivers everything you'd expect from a high-end, handwired, and hand-assembled 1073-style preamplifier. With its fully discrete Class A, transformer-balanced circuitry, the WA273 is designed to capture every nuance. In fact, this preamp stands out because it includes UK-made Carnhill Transformers, giving it a vintage warmth that is difficult to match. Above all, it offers 80dB of gain to handle any microphone, even low-output ribbons. Features That Inspire Confidence The Warm Audio WA273 British Microphone Preamp doesn't just perform, it adapts. For example, its tone buttons adjust the input transformer impedance, optimizing your microphone for tonal shaping. Additionally, resistor-stepped rotary gain switches allow easy recall, making it an ideal choice for consistent sound. During recording sessions, the highpass filters, polarity switches, and 48-volt phantom powe